Opposition parties unite

After months of speculation and talks about talks, the main opposition party Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) this morning at Oasis Motel in Tlokweng announced their eagerly anticipated coalition with the Botswana Congress Party (BCP).

Addressing the media at a packed press conference, UDC president Duma Boko said the BCP is officially part of the UDC. This means that all opposition parties in the country have now united under the UDC banner. 

Boko said they have agreed to retain the UDC name with a new brand under a new colour of royal blue. 

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Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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